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Can Scotland shock Spain again and reach Euro 2024?

Aynorms 12 October 0

Scotland reporter notebook: Steve Clarke's side flying high and on verge of Euro 2024 ahead of Spain game

Scotland will guarantee Euro 2024 qualification if they avoid defeat to Spain; Kevin Nisbet and Ryan Jack have withdrawn from the squad; the sides meet in Seville on Thursday night before Steve Clarke's side take on France in a friendly on October 17

If you told me at the start of this Euro 2024 qualifying campaign that Scotland would be going to Spain with five wins from five games and needing only a point to qualify with two games to spare, I certainly wouldn't have believed you.

When the draw for this qualifying section was made Scotland looked to have a tricky group.

Spain as the pot one team, Norway as probably the toughest pot three team and Georgia in pot four - and we know all about our issues in Tbilisi, not once but twice in the past.

Scotland's win on matchday two against Spain not only provided a great start to the campaign but injected more belief into a squad and nation that they could get out of this group.

The thoughts now are not only about qualifying but finishing top.

A win or draw against Spain in Seville on Thursday will see Scotland book their place in Germany for next summer's tournament. Even if Scotland lose, Norway must win in Cyprus. If Spain and Norway win then Scotland fans will be glued to the TV on Sunday when the two play each other. Again, Norway must win that match to keep their hopes alive and halt Scotland's qualification party.

Scotland got it spot-on in March against Spain. Scott McTominay's early goal set the tone. Ryan Christie and Lyndon Dykes could have added to the lead, but it was McTominay again, early in the second half, who got the crucial second. Scotland's game management was excellent, they defended well and got under Spain's skin.

Rodri certainly didn't like the approach and said as much after the game in his post-match interview. Rodri forgets that Scotland are not setting up for a game to suit Spain and give them easy passage, Scotland are playing to their strengths and, while we are at it, they played some great football. It was far from a ultra-defensive display or smash-and-grab.

Despite the great performance at Hampden Park in March, Spain were a threat. Luis de la Fuente had just taken over and since then, they have won the Nations League in June and scored 13 goals in two qualifying matches with just one conceded. They will be out to prove a point and will be targeting and expecting to win this group. Scotland's task, even to pick up a point, is huge.

One thing this calendar year has taught us about Scotland is we have improved and won games in different ways against good opposition like Spain and Norway, but following the friendly against England, we also know there is still work to be done when competing with the big nations.

Steve Clarke is aware of that but as Angus Gunn said at his media conference during the week, the progress made and the start we have had does take the pressure off in a way in Seville and it might help Scotland try and get that one point we need.

One of the big questions is what does Clarke do at the back? With no Kieran Tierney, injured while on loan in Spain with Real Sociedad, does he continue with the back three and two wing-backs that complement Tierney and captain Andrew Robertson so well or does he revert to a back four like he did 13 months ago in Poland against Ukraine which gained a 0-0 draw and point to secure Nations League promotion.

Two big games in which Scotland lost with Tierney out and a back three deployed would be the Czech Republic game at Euro 2020 and World Cup play-off semi-final defeat to Ukraine, both at Hampden Park. It didn't work and Scotland changed in-game to a back four in the latter. This Scotland team is more flexible, as the game in Poland proved, but it is a tough task in Seville.

I mentioned McTominay earlier for his double at Hampden Park against Spain, but his overall contribution with goals and goal involvements in this campaign has been huge. Two against Cyprus and Spain then goals against Georgia and Cyprus again. Given that he played in a back three the night Scotland qualified for Euro 2020 in Serbia and did the job well, it shows how valuable he is. He hit the headlines with his late double for Manchester United at the weekend as if it was something that was a surprise - not if you are a member of the Tartan Army.

Seville is a city that has promised so much for Scottish teams in the past but Celtic lost out in the UEFA Cup Final after extra time to Porto in 2003 in the Estadio La Curtuja while Rangers' penalty shoot-out defeat just 17 months ago to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League Final saw those hopes dashed. Both games finished level after 90 minutes, and that would be good enough this time around. It's now over to Clarke and his Scotland team to create some special memories.

Scotland Squad

Goalkeepers: Zander Clark, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly.

Defenders: Liam Cooper, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Ryan Porteous, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Greg Taylor.

Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Callum McGregor, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay.

Forwards: Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Jacob Brown.
Scotland's upcoming fixtures

October 12: Spain (a), Euro 2024 qualifier, kick-off 7.45pm

October 17: France (a), friendly, 8pm

November 16: Georgia (a), Euro 2024 qualifier, kick-off 5pm

November 19: Norway (h), Euro 2024 qualifier, kick-off 7.45pm

Why is the iPhone still so boring?

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Aynorms 21 August 0

Nothing’s existence is proof that consumer tech is getting stale

The Nothing phone (2) is on the way, and the hype machine is going full bore ahead of its imminent launch in July. But in a different world, this phone wouldn’t exist.

No, I'm not talking about the potential existence of a multiverse (I really liked the new Spider-Man film), but rather that Nothing’s existence demonstrates one key thing: gadgets are boring.

Nothing is the perfect metaphor

Cast your minds back a couple of years to when Carl Pei started Nothing. From the concept earbuds that look a little like a pipe rather than something you stuck in your lug holes, the company has been going from strength to strength.

The ear (1) were quite the event, flipping the table on what people expected from true wireless earbuds, which was weird because, tech-wise, they didn’t bring anything new to the table. It was the transparent aesthetic that got people talking.

The phone (1) took the same see-through mantra, but the big selling point here was a light system. The attention to design once again made it a big seller despite its mid-tier performance.

Of course, we’ve moved onto the 5-star ear (2), and have the phone (2) coming up soon. This is a company that has made its name on design, not spec sheets. And regardless of all the top tier spec chasers out there, Nothing has made a killing.

The circle of life has slowed

Elsewhere, smartphones and earbuds have stagnated. It’s as if companies are playing it safe. The iPhone 14 line looks identical to the iPhones of the past few years, and based on recent rumors, the iPhone 15 is going to be more of the same (give or take a slightly curved body).

Google’s Pixel phones are going to stick religiously to its camera bar. Apple’s AirPods Pro are basically the earbuds equivalent of the two Spider-Men pointing at each other, and the leaked images of the Sony WF-1000 XM5 suggest something similar there too.

Everything slows to a crawl when people are screaming the loudest for something new and interesting. The people voted with their wallet — they love the transparent look of the phone (1) and ear (2) (also helps that they’re really good products).

Nothing at all…

But what do they actually bring to the table? Fundamentally, it’s all the same technology inside. In some respects, the offering of these devices could be seen as a little weaker than the competition (the phone (2) is set to have two cameras rather than the full three, and last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset). So what is the secret sauce here?

Easy: Nothing is making devices that are interesting to look at and hold. Going transparent and adding flashing lights doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it is. That’s because of all the above. The fact that companies aren’t willing to break the norm is why even the smallest of innovations feel far bigger than they are.

Outlook

So what am I trying to say here? It’s certainly not that Nothing shouldn’t exist. Its meteoric rise over the past couple of years based on a single-minded aesthetic has been a joy to cover.

But let’s be honest — if iPhones (and smartphones as a whole) took more risks in their design language and capabilities, we wouldn’t be jumping on the oncoming hype train for a product that is merely transparent and lights up.

Nothing is a reaction to the stale nature of consumer technology, and it will continue to ride this wave until someone, anyone, decides enough is enough with the status quo. It’s time for companies to remember that smartphones and headphones are not utilities like a washing machine. They’re supposed to be desirable devices that excite us.

Apple Watch Saved My Life. It Could Rescue yours too

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Aynorms 15 August 0

How the Apple Watch Saved My Life -- and Could Rescue You

These features on the Apple Watch could help you and others in life-threatening situations.

The Apple Watch can make calls, receive texts and navigate you from point A to point B, but it can also save your life. Thanks to Apple's various health and safety features, the Apple Watch can be used to protect you or someone else in a few ways. I know because I've experienced it firsthand.

Diabetes management

I have type 1 diabetes and I wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that measures my blood sugar levels. If my blood sugar gets dangerously low, I can pass out or go into a diabetic coma. Luckily, my CGM connects to my watch and sends notifications before it's too late. This feature saved my life a few months ago.

High glucose alert via the Dexcom continuous glucose monitor app.

I woke up to a dangerously low blood sugar warning on my Apple Watch. I ran to the fridge, grabbed some orange juice, drank it and then passed out. I woke up a few minutes later because my sugar levels went back to normal. That was one of the scariest moments of my life, and thanks to my Apple Watch alerts, I was able to address the low blood sugar before it was too late.

In addition to blood sugar warnings, the Apple Watch can help keep people safe in other ways, too. Here are a few other life-saving features to take advantage of:

Fall detection

The Apple Watch can detect if you've endured a bad fall. The wearable combines two tools: an accelerometer, which detects velocity, and a gyroscope, which detects the Earth's gravity. Together, the two can alert the watch of a bad fall and activate a warning on the watch face asking if you want to call emergency services.

If the watch detects you're moving, it waits for you to respond to the alert and won't automatically call for help. If it detects you haven't moved for about a minute, it will make the call automatically. It will also send a message to your emergency contacts with your location, letting them know your watch detected a hard fall and called for emergency services. Emergency contacts are retrieved from Medical ID, which is programmed on the iPhone.

Medical ID

Medical ID on Apple Watch.

Medical ID can come in handy in situations where you are around strangers and incoherent and in need of help or the other way around.

It displays information such as a name, date of birth, health conditions, medications and emergency contacts.

Anyone can access this information on the Apple Watch by holding down the button until it pops up on the watch face. Slide the tab over and you will have access to Medical ID information and can call the emergency contact right from that screen. Medical ID can also be opened on an iPhone by holding down on the power button and up volume button at the same time.

Programming Medical ID is easy. On an iPhone go to Settings > Health > Medical ID.

Emergency SOS

Emergency SOS activation screen on Apple Watch.

Emergency SOS is a powerful feature that could rescue you from a scary situation. This feature allows you to quickly and easily call for emergency services if you are in danger.

There are a couple ways to activate this on Apple Watch. You can activate it the same way as Medical ID by holding the button and swiping over on "Emergency SOS" or you can continue to hold the button longer and it will automatically activate. Once activated, the watch will count down from five and let out a loud siren sound effect. You can cancel the request by letting go of the button before the countdown ends.

To activate Emergency SOS on the iPhone, hold down the power button and up volume button at the same time and swipe over or hold down the buttons longer and it will count down from 8 and begin to let out a siren. Alternatively, you can set up Emergency SOS to activate by pressing the power button five times quickly. These activation settings can be programmed in Settings > Emergency SOS.

Meditation with Apple Fitness Plus

Meditations are located in the Mindfulness app and require an Apple Fitness Plus account.

Mental health is another important aspect of our health and the Apple Watch seeks to help free our minds with guided meditations included in their Apple Fitness Plus program.

Meditation has a plethora of health benefits, including the possibility to reduce the risk of being hospitalized for coronary disease by 87%.

With an Apple Fitness Plus account, you can access a list of guided meditations on the Apple Watch from the pre-installed Meditations app. Meditations last anywhere from five to 20 minutes. An Apple Fitness Plus membership costs $10 per month or $80 per year.

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

DIY iPhone Battery Replacement: How I Fixed My Own Phone

WORLD

Aynorms 14 August 0

I replaced my iPhone battery at home by myself and it worked. Here's how you can do the same.

Apple's do-it-yourself repair program lets you fix some of its products yourself with official parts, but it's always been possible to open your iPhone and do a DIY fix with third-party components.

I did exactly that, replacing the old battery of a used iPhone 6 to give it a new lease on life. I was pleased to find the phone on eBay for only £75 (about $100 or AU$140). That's a huge saving over a new iPhone 13 Pro, but the battery had aged to the point where the software had to artificially throttle the performance to stop it from shutting down. Instead of casting off the phone and getting buyer's remorse, I decided to buy a replacement battery and tools from iFixit and have a go at replacing the battery myself.

It took a little over an hour, but I was able to safely swap out the battery, and the iPhone 6 was running perfectly again. I'm not giving step-by-step instructions here -- head to iFixit and grab a kit if that's what you're after -- but I do want to describe my experience, including how easy this was to do, and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have if you also need a new battery.

If you have a more recent model (an iPhone 12 or newer), then make sure to first check Apple's new repair options and see if you'd be able to put in a replacement with parts directly from the company.

Note that any maintenance you do on your own devices is entirely at your own risk.

1. Why would you need to replace an iPhone battery?

Batteries age over time, and considering that the iPhone 6 was released over seven years ago, it's no surprise that the one I bought wasn't running in prime condition. One time, the phone unexpectedly restarted while in use, and it flashed a warning that read, "This iPhone has experienced an unexpected shutdown because the battery was unable to deliver the necessary peak power. Performance management has been applied to help prevent this from happening again." Even the phone itself knew it had a bum battery.

In short, a phone's performance can be throttled if it can no longer cope with power demands. There is the option to turn throttling off, but this will result in more frequent crashes. Neither situation is ideal, so a battery replacement seemed like a smart way forward for me, since it wasn't my main phone and I was willing to take the risks.

Opening up my iPhone 6.

2. How much does a replacement iPhone battery cost?

The problem with my situation specifically was that I bought the phone for so little in the first place that spending more money on a battery replacement service negated some of those initial savings. Apple's official replacement service costs £49 ($49), which is more than half what I paid for the iPhone 6 I bought. As I was in the middle of a coronavirus lockdown when I attempted this, I wasn't able to get to an Apple store to take it in, and sending it in through the mail would bring the total cost to around £56 (about $75 or AU$105).

iFixit, however, sells a DIY replacement pack for £35 (including postage to my home in Scotland). It costs $30 in the US, and with shipping costs that comes to about $38. It's not a huge saving over Apple's official replacement, but every little bit helps.

3. What comes in the iFixit battery fix kit?

iFixit's kit comes with a third-party replacement battery that is not from Apple, since Apple does not sell its parts separately for phones older than the iPhone 12. It also has all the tools needed to open the phone and remove the old battery. The only additional thing I needed was a hair dryer to heat up and remove the glue.

4. Does replacing a battery void your phone warranty?

Opening up an iPhone will void the warranty, but if your battery is old enough to need replacing, odds are you're already out of the 12-month warranty period.

Prying the old battery out was tricky, and I wasn't always sure I was doing it safely.

5. Is it safe to replace your iPhone battery yourself?

This one isn't so straightforward to answer. iFixit's guide gives very detailed instructions on the steps involved, but there were a couple of points that made me nervous. One step involved heating up the back of the phone with a hair dryer in order to loosen the glue holding the old battery in place.

Specifically, it said to heat it to "slightly too warm to touch comfortably," which I found a little vague. Especially since that section also warned that "overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery." But how hot is too hot? What signs would I see if it was overheating? I couldn't find this information, and as such wasn't sure how close to overheating it I might be.

Shortly after, while trying to pry out the old battery, I accidentally ripped into what looked like the black wrapping around that battery. I was pretty sure that the battery itself wasn't punctured -- there was no smoke or hissing -- but I'd have felt a lot more comfortable if I had "emergency" instructions on hand about what to do if the battery did ignite.

6. Can I replace my iPhone battery myself?

Up to a point I found I could, yes, and I'm not normally "handy" in a DIY sense. iFixit's instructions were easy to follow, and there were only seven internal screws to remove, which were easy to replace.

The iPhone 6, old battery removed and all traces of the glue cleaned off.

What I found a little confusing was that iFixit's instructions on its web page end at the point where you remove the old battery. The only instruction in the conclusion was to follow the previous steps in reverse order. Admittedly, that wasn't particularly difficult to do, but I would have appreciated more guidance at that point.

Another issue I ran into was that, during the removal of the screen, I cracked the screen protector that was in place. I noticed the hairline cracks and was worried that I'd damaged the display itself, but thankfully that was unharmed.

With its new battery, this iPhone 6 should be running at optimal level again.

7. Is it worth replacing an iPhone battery?

It really depends on the age and value of your phone. If, like me, you bought a cheap used iPhone and just want to get it back up to speed, then it could be a great way to breathe new life into old tech without spending a fortune. Bear in mind, though, that this wasn't going to be my main phone, nor did I buy it with my own money. For me, the risk was low and had I done it wrong and ruined the phone, it wouldn't have been a big problem. You'll need to consider whether you really can manage without it, and your tolerance for other risks.

If you're using a more recent device, like an iPhone 12, for example, I'd probably just take it directly to Apple. The savings you'll get from doing it yourself aren't so great as to justify the potential cost of damaging a more valuable phone.

Why You Need to Stop Using These Dating App Phrases ASAP

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Aynorms 03 August 0

Why You Need to Stop Using These Dating App Phrases ASAP

Trying to find a match? Here's your official glossary of the phrases to avoid on dating apps.

It took only three swipes on Bumble to find a profile bio including the sentence, "I'm an open book, just ask."

That might be the least surprising lede I've ever written for an article. If you've spent any time on The Apps, you've likely noticed there's a sameness of language that pervades many bios. There are phrases that pop up over and over again: "Just say hi." "Quotes way too much from The Office." "Fluent in sarcasm."

There's a corner of my brain that keeps inconsequential conspiracy theories stored away like that one tin can of French-cut green beans you're never in the mood for. And it's there that I imagine a global meeting of online daters where it was decided that the only way to snarkily address height-related inquiries was to write, "[Height] because apparently that matters."

Over dinner with friends a few weeks ago, I brought up this topic, and one of them admitted he'd had that exact phrase about height in his Tinder bio. Feeling like maybe this was the first step in unraveling a mystery, I asked where he'd gotten it. He said a friend told him to put it in his bio. And when I got him to ask his friend where he'd heard it, the friend wasn't sure and thought maybe there was no point of origin, but rather that the whole thing was a convergent evolution.

Sigh.

Poring over Google results from years past also failed to turn up some first golden instance of the phrase.

So there likely was no meeting, or at least I wasn't invited. Nevertheless, the same language occurs across the genders, and, according to my international colleagues, across the bodies of water that used to provide much more effective barriers to the spread of trends.

Granted, dating app profiles can be challenging to write. You're trying to figure out how to distill your personality -- all those intangible qualities that might actually endear you to someone -- into a few hundred characters. All the while, you're trying to find a certain economy, leaning on details that signal something deeper about your lifestyle.

So after chatting up friends, co-workers and strangers on the internet, I'm here to offer you The Love Syncs Guide to Online Dating's Most Annoying Phrases.
Fluent in sarcasm

It's quite possible that "sarcasm" has become shorthand for having a sense of humor. Ask yourself this, though: What exactly is appealing about constantly saying things you don't mean? And in that tone.
I'm an open book, just ask

Though it's a positive to signal an openness to share about yourself with a potential match, this phrase is most often a lazy-sounding stand-in for writing a bio. Don't forget, the point of a bio is to help others figure out if they want to talk to you. Don't invite them to go on a fishing expedition in hopes you both happen to enjoy Norwegian Slow TV.
[Height] because apparently that matters

Will I go ahead and blame societal hang-ups about gender and height on the patriarchy? Of course. In the meantime, adding this to your bio is like taking a snitty little (unneeded) swipe at future matches who actually might not care how tall you are.
A string of emoji

While it might seem cute to fill your bio with emoji representing the activities and interests you like-- a beer glass, a dog, a person doing yoga-- you're better off sticking to words and sentences that actually illustrate your personality. Though many have tried, a football is not a personality in and of itself. Also, please don't make your potential matches decode your emoji like hieroglyphics. Words are handy. Use them.

I'm bad at replying Maybe you should work on that skill, given that's how most of these sites work.

I'm bad at bios

Self-improvement is a wonderful thing. Seize the opportunity. Moreover, instead of making a self-conscious comment, or an excuse for why you left your bio blank, take five minutes to put something down. Half of these apps have a 500 character limit. You will overcome this hardship.

Please be interesting

The implication here is that you are fabulously interesting. Or, at least interesting enough to pass judgment on others. But unless you're swiping from the top of Mount Everest with your best friend, a dancing bear, you're probably just like most other people on The Apps -- a human who works, pays bills, and has some shred of hope that enough swipes will yield what you're looking for.

Looking for a partner in crime

You better have a '66 Thunderbird we can drive off a cliff.

Not looking for a pen pal

Admittedly, if you talk to online daters, there's a common problem with chats that go on too long without either party making a move to meet in person. But preemptively scolding would-be matches is off-putting. Instead, maybe be more intentional about steering the conversation toward making plans, or better yet -- just ask.

Here for a good time, not a long time

If nothing else, at least you're being up front about what you're looking for. And hey, if someone else out there is also not looking for the whole white picket fence deal, it may not matter you're not Shakespeare. Consider once again, though, that even if you're trying to lock down a Friday night and nothing more, there are still tons of profiles competing against yours using the same verbiage.

Quotes way too much from The Office

It's totally reasonable to think that common interests will attract a potential match. Here's the thing, though: Pick an interest that's more unique to you than, say, liking one of the most popular television shows in recent memory. (Nielsen found The Office was the most watched show on Netflix in 2018.) At one point in time, perhaps liking The Office meant being the kind of person who likes cringe humor, pranks and heart-tugging will-they-won't-they romantic tension. These days, it just means you like a popular show. That's akin to hoping someone likes you because you're such a big fan of french fries.

Much like puppies and sunshine, these aren't controversial interests.

Also ask yourself this: Do you really quote from The Office that much? How much is "way too much?"

Does it border on annoying?

Just remember, quoting from The Office isn't a personality.

Looking for the Jim to my Pam (or vice versa)

On one hand, this could be a supereconomic line to have in your bio -- you're signaling that you're looking for something serious while also nodding to a piece of pop culture you're into. But to refer to the above entry, IT'S THE OFFICE. It's not unique. You might be better off picking characters from a show, movie or book that are more unusual (but not so obscure no one is going to know what you're talking about). OR you could forgo the cliche altogether and write something else.

If my dog doesn't like you, it's not going to work

Pet owners can get pretty wrapped up in their furry buddies. I, for one, have essentially surrendered the entire guest bathroom of my condo to my cat, Salsa. If you talk to dating coaches, though, they generally advise staying away from negative language in your profile. Just think: You haven't even met and you're already laying out a condition for how the relationship is going to fail. But at least you'll have your dog to cuddle with!

I'm just here for the dog pics

Genuinely, I have no idea what this is trying to communicate other than maybe a sense of humor? Or the ability to copy and paste on a mobile device?

Just moved here, show me around!

Being new to town is definitely a relevant detail to disclose. It can lead to some starter conversation about what prompted the move, or even chatting about places you've lived. The "show me around" part leaves the other person with those vague thoughts of "why?" and "surely Thrillist has several articles on this."

I've got my shit together. You should too.

Should they? Good for you for knowing what you want, but maybe be less abrasive about it? YIKES.

General references to having fun and laughing

Again, file this under "noncontroversial interests." You know what would be interesting? The person who hates laughing. Show me that human. I have questions.

Just say hi

No.

Future Electric Vehicles: The EVs You'll Soon Be Able to Buy

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Aynorms 23 July 0

These EVs aren't for sale yet but are in various stages from concept to production—and perhaps a few may never see the light of day.

Electric cars are the future, and each year we've seen automakers add more EVs to their lineups. Everyone is working on electric vehicles, from well-established existing manufacturers to new names such as Lucid, Canoo, and Rivian. We've compiled a list of every electric vehicle, from concept to production, that isn't available yet but will be soon.

Acura ZDX (Expected: 2024)

ACURA

There's some major electrification missing from Honda's current lineup, and the Acura ZDX will be another step toward changing that when it arrives in 2024. Details are limited, but we know this all-electric SUV will be based on the upcoming Honda Prologue, which itself uses GM bones. You may recognize the ZDX name from Acura's old coupe-SUV model, but this time around the EV should have a more conventional SUV design, as was previewed by the Precision EV concept. A Type S performance variant will also be available, which we assume will have additional horsepower, a stiffer suspension, and more aggressive looks. —Joey Capparella

Alfa Romeo Giulia EV (Expected: 2025)

ALFA ROMEO

Alfa Romeo has confirmed the gas-powered Giulia (seen above) will be revamped in the coming years, dropping its Ferrari-derived V-6 in favor of an electric powertrain for 2025. We expect the base version will make around 350 horsepower, while the Veloce will produce closer to 800 horsepower. The top-of-the-line Giulia will continue to carry the historic Quadrifoglio name and should make upwards of 1000 horsepower. The new Giulia will be produced on the Stellantis Group's STLA Large platform, with 800-volt, ultra-rapid charging and a range of up to 500 miles. —Jack Fitzgerald

Apple Titan EV (Expected: 2026)

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iPod, iPhone, iPad…iCar? The rumored Apple car—code-named Titan—has been in development for nearly a decade, and while its future has been put in doubt on numerous occasions, the latest murmurings suggest it will finally arrive in 2026. While Apple apparently abandoned plans for a full self-driving vehicle, the Apple car should still be capable of autonomous highway travel and will be built around a powerful onboard computer. The design hasn't been finalized, but Apple has reportedly moved away from a pod-like design for a more conventional shape. The tech giant is still searching for an automotive partner to supply the electric platform after talks with Hyundai fell through in 2021, and is said to be investing around $1 billion into Titan each year. Apple's not the only tech company considering an entry into the automotive market. Sony recently partnered with Honda on a new EV brand called Afeela, promising a similar product for 2026. —Caleb Miller

Audi A6 e-tron (Expected: 2023)

AUDI

The Audi A6 e-tron is a concept for now, but Audi says it's super close to what the production car will look like. It's based on the scalable Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture that can be lengthened, lifted, and widened for a variety of different EV models. It will be sold alongside the gas-powered A6—and it's likely the first EV we'll see on the PPE platform that underpins future electric Audis. The A6 e-tron concept uses two electric motors with a combined output of 469 horsepower. All PPE vehicles have 800-volt charging capability, and this big sedan could have as much as 400 miles of range on a single charge. —Austin Irwin

Five Bentley Models (Expected: 2025)

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Bentley is planning a major pivot from 15-mpg land yachts to completely new models with fully-electric powertrains. Bentley says it will replace the existing Bentayga, Flying Spur, Continental GT coupe and convertible, and introduce an all-new model to its lineup by 2030. The first replacement should arrive sometime in 2025. —Austin Irwin

BMW i5 M (Expected: 2026)

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Fender flares, a more aggressive stance, and 1136 horsepower will combine to produce the upcoming BMW i5 M, which won't arrive before than 2026. The new high-performance four-motor drivetrain will incorporate wheel-by-wheel torque vectoring and brake-by-motor energy regeneration, and will be capable of piloted drifting and tank turns where the vehicle can use its prodigious torque output to spin in place. While a more subdued i5 will debut first—with its own set of high-performance batteries, active steering, and suspension fit for the Nurburgring—we can't help but keep our focus on the angrier i5 M with a drive control unit that's being referred to internally as the "Hand of God." Take the wheel, Jesus. —Austin Irwin

Buick Electra (Expected: 2024)

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Buick has revived the nameplate of the 18-foot-long steel sled from 1959 for its new all-electric SUV, that's already been revealed for China. The Electra E5 uses GM's Ultium battery platform and should be roughly the same size as a Chevrolet Equinox. An investigation into trademarks may have revealed Buick's future lineup, with filings for Electra E1 through E9.

We expect the Electra E5 to perform similarly to the already available Cadillac Lyriq, with a range of 300 miles and 340 horsepower. Buick hopes to put its tri-shield logo atop a fully-electric lineup by 2030, but we should see the first Electra sometime in 2024. —Austin Irwin

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